Thai Peanut Veggie Pizza Bagels (Printable Version)
Whole wheat bagels with Thai peanut sauce, colorful veggies, and melting cheese—a speedy, flavorful fusion snack.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Bagels
01 - 4 whole wheat or plain bagels, split in halves
→ Peanut Sauce
02 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water, as needed for consistency
08 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce, optional
→ Vegetables
09 - 1/2 cup shredded carrot
10 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
11 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber with seeds removed
12 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
13 - 1/2 cup bean sprouts
14 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
→ Cheese
15 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
16 - 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, optional
→ Toppings (optional)
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
18 - 1 tablespoon sliced green onion
19 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and sriracha in a mixing bowl. Gradually incorporate warm water until the sauce reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
03 - Arrange the bagel halves cut-side up on the lined baking sheet.
04 - Evenly coat each bagel half with a generous layer of prepared peanut sauce.
05 - Sprinkle each bagel half with mozzarella and Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese.
06 - Top the bagels evenly with shredded carrot, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and bean sprouts.
07 - Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and the bagels are golden at the edges.
08 - Remove from oven and immediately garnish with fresh cilantro, roasted peanuts, and sliced green onion. Serve warm with lime wedges alongside.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Fusion flavors combine creamy peanut sauce, fresh vegetables, and melty cheese.
- Quick to prepare for a fun pizza night that feels fresh and healthy.
02 -
- Contains peanuts, wheat (gluten), soy, and dairy. For nut allergies, substitute sunflower seed butter.
- Vegan version is easy: use vegan cheese and maple syrup instead of honey.
03 -
- Swap vegetables to use up what's in the fridge—snap peas and shredded cabbage work great.
- Bake bagels on a higher rack for crispier edges.